Virtual Rug Sizes

The rug placement still fits the size of the room with enough space around the edges to move all the chairs in and out comfortably.

Virtual rug sizes.

For areas of the home that have no furniture such as hallways and foyers rug size is determined based on how much floor space to leave exposed around the edges of the room. An undersized rug makes the room appear small and the furniture disconnected. Usually anywhere from 12 inches up to 24 inches. Instead of the regular layout the rug is flipped 90 degrees and the width of the rug runs the back of the sofa.

Place the front legs of the sofa on top of the rug. Keep in mind that the rugs sizes shown are approximate and the actual rug sizes will vary depending on the country of origin and the manufacturing technique. For larger areas a bit more of the floor can show. Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space.

If you prefer all four legs may also rest completely on the rug surface. This rug also creates a nice visual conversation dining area leaving walkways around the perimeter to access the bar and storage nook in the corner. Accent rugs in 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 sizes can be used to define nooks or other special areas while room size or room fit rugs are most commonly found in 5 x 8 or 6 x 9 sizes. 3 x 5 to 4 x 6 5 x 8 to 6 x 9 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10 to 9 x 12 10 x 13 to 12 x 15.

Use our simple room layouts below as a general guide to selecting the best fitting rug size.